Snips articles from November 2005

Snips archives from November 2005

Correction.(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2005... In the October feature on the Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International's annual convention, it should not have said that Leon and Terrance Resnick were the hosts of "Legends of Success." The radio show is hosted by...

Looking sharp: contractors take many twists and turns during work at the Denver Art Museum.(M.G. McGrath Inc)(Denver Art Museum )
November 1, 2005... DENVER -- When Maplewood, Minn.-based M.G. McGrath Inc. was hired to install the architectural sheet metal for the Denver Art Museum's $62 million expansion, company officials were excited--and a little intimidated. "There will never be...

The 'science' of business: contractor grows company from two to 150 employees through careful planning.
November 1, 2005... UNIONTOWN, Pa. -- On an icy street in pre-dawn Pittsburgh last February, Steve Hranec contemplated the cold workday ahead with a smile. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The already-busy morning had seen him coordinate truck routes and police...

Lost in the maze: study helps contractors navigate project change orders.( )
November 1, 2005... Sometimes building owners change their minds. Or an inspector will modify construction plans at the last minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] No matter the circumstances, many contractors will tell you that change is not always for the...

EC-ductmaker is the most productive, cost effective and operator friendly table with a great return on investment.
November 1, 2005... PLASMA CUTTING PRODUCTS By Sheet Metal People for Sheet Metal People EastCoast CAD/CAM offers a full line of Plasma Cutters for the HVAC industry. We have 5 and 6 foot wide single tables and double tables. All are available as metal...

Large Native American casino installs compact boiler system.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
November 1, 2005... When it comes to indoor air in casinos, there are two factors to consider: First, a casino's success comes from maximizing the available gambling space. Second, casinos are among the few places where smoking is still common. The Pascua...

Data loggers monitor coffee storage conditions.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
November 1, 2005... The Jamaican Coffee Industry Board in Kingston, Jamaica, has begun conducting indoor environmental trials focused on coffee storage facilities throughout the island. The board is interested in studying the impact of indoor climate on the...

Pool's aesthetics causes airflow challenges.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
November 1, 2005... VICTORIA, British Columbia -- The architectural combination of metal, glass and wood produced some rave reviews at the new Esquimalt Recreation Center in Victoria, British Columbia, but for the HVAC consulting engineer, the materials posed a...

Walk-in truck saves contractor on time.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
November 1, 2005... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- J.D. Vigil, owner of J.D. Vigil Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. in Colorado Springs, Colo., calls his walk-in trucks a "mini shop." The company purchased two standard model walk-in trucks about 18 months ago....

Industry associations respond to hurricane disasters.(ASSOCIATION News)
November 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America and other industry groups are mobilizing to help member companies and their employees affected by Hurricane Katrina. Greg Leisgang, ACCA board chairman, recently announced a task...

ASHRAE changes addenda availability.(ASSOCIATION News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- As part of ongoing efforts to increase the use of its standards, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers has decided to make addenda to code standards available in a supplement. In the past,...

Members raise money for foundation.(ASSOCIATION News)
November 1, 2005... Manufacturer and wholesaler representatives, along with PHCC members, participated in the association's educational foundation golf tournament Sept. 7 in Orlando, Fla. The annual tournament is a fundraising event for the...

Manufacturers join AMCA ratings program.(Air Movement and Control Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Shanghai Nautilus General Equipment Manufacturing Co., Air Performance Inc. and E.H. Price Ltd. have all licensed new products through the AMCA certified-ratings program. Under the Air Movement and Control...

HARDI releases certification program.(ASSOCIATION News)(Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International association is now offering a counter-certification program for wholesaler and distributor employees. The HARDI program provides four levels of certification:...

Manufacturers donate to hurricane relief fund.(SUPPLIER News)
November 1, 2005... Welding and cutting equipment maker Esab has sent a $25,000 donation to the American Red Cross and transported bottled water to the battered Gulf Coast region. Esab senior management is currently in the region to develop a long-term plan...

Hayes celebrates 1,000th machine.(SUPPLIER News)(Hayes International Corp.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... ROTURA, New Zealand -- Roll-forming machinery manufacturer Hayes International celebrated the production of its 1,000th roll-former. The benchmark machine was supplied to Stramit Building Products of Australia, a 25-year Hayes International...

Builder honors Honeywell.(SUPPLIER News)
November 1, 2005... Honeywell was recently honored with the Partners of Choice Award from David Weekley Homes. David Weekley Homes rates its suppliers in both quality and service. Honeywell received an "A" in both categories. The award is presented to those...

International supermarket chain chooses Emerson.(SUPPLIER News)
November 1, 2005... ST. LOUIS -- Carrefour, an international supermarket chain, recently installed Emerson Climate Technologies products in its four new stores in Latin America. Each of the stores, located in Columbia, will use products in its new...

Coleman promotion offers rebates, financing.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... NORMAN, Okla. -- Coleman customers have the choice of a cash rebate of up to $1,500 or special 12-month financing as part of the company's 2005 fall promotion. The financing is payment/same as cash or a 10-year parts-and-labor Performance...

York donates equipment to SkillsUSA.(York International Corp)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... NORMAN, Okla. -- Students competing in SkillsUSA's 41st annual National Leadership and Skills Conference were able to demonstrate their abilities on units donated by York International Corp. The company's Unitary Products Group provided six...

Hart & Cooley sponsors vacation contest.(SUPPLIER News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... HOLLAND, Mich. -- Hart & Cooley's distributors and contractors could win trips to one of five vacation destinations as part of the company's fall contest. For every $500 in gas vent or chimney system products a licensed contractor buys,...

Ruskin buys construction business.(SUPPLIER News)
November 1, 2005... GRANDVIEW, Mo. -- Ruskin has acquired NRG Industries Inc., a manufacturer of commercial HVAC accessories and systems. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. NRG operates three subsidiaries: Rooftop Systems Inc., National Duct Systems...

ARI launches zone control section.(SUPPLIER News)(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute is welcoming zone control manufacturers to its new product section. "This is an exciting opportunity to bring together manufacturers of zone-control system equipment to...

United CoolAir helps out YWCA.(SUPPLIER News)
November 1, 2005... YORK, Pa. -- Golfers and volunteers at the YWCA's 19th annual Futures Classic Tournament were kept cool by portable air conditioners donated by United CoolAir Corp. The tournament, held Aug. 26-28 at Regent's Glen Country Club, is a...

Contractors participate in 'Heat the Country' effort.(CONTRACTOR News)
November 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Several chapters of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America were scheduled to help with the second annual "Heat the Country" effort in October. During the month, state and local chapters fan out to help elderly,...

York offers contractor 'boot camps'.(CONTRACTOR News)(York International Corp)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... NORMAN, Okla. -- Service and financial operations are the subjects of six contractor "boot camps" York International Corp. is offering its dealers throughout the rest of the year. Presented as part of the company's Business Training...

AGC applauds 'Good Samaritan' legislation.(CONTRACTOR News)
November 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- The Associated General Contractors of America is excited about a "Good Samaritan" bill recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. "The Good Samaritan legislation is designed to provide contractors, such as...

Trane, PHCC name Contractor of the Year.(CONTRACTOR News)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association)(Bryan Stansell is honored with 2005 Contractor of the Year)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Bryan Stansell, president and owner of Atlanta-based Stamar Inc., is the 2005 Contractor of the Year, according to Trane and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association. Stansell was nominated by the Plumbing & Mechanical...

SMACNA recognizes Safety Award winners.(CONTRACTOR News)
November 1, 2005... The Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Philadelphia, SMACNA of Western Pennsylvania and the Association of Mechanical & Sheet Metal Contractors are the SMACNA chapters with the "safest" members. The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning...

ASHRAE Web site wins award from marketing group.(INTERNET News)
November 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers earned an award of excellence for its Web site from the Web Marketing Association. The Association's Standard of Excellence WebAward recognizes the...

Job board to help Hurricane Katrina survivors.(INTERNET News)
November 1, 2005... DES MOINES, Iowa -- Online job-posting Web site www.MEPatWORK.com is offering free online job-posting services to mechanical, electrical and plumbing employees affected by Hurricane Katrina. The Web site, a division of Industry People...

Easy Street gets online facelift.(www.easystreetinc.com)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... LENEXA, Kan. -- Easy Street Inc. has revamped its Web site at www.easystreetinc.com. The site now has an entirely new look. New features to the Web site include a standardized code that supports all known PC-compatible Internet browser...

Cleveland Motion Controls launches new site.(INTERNET News)
November 1, 2005... CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Motion Controls Inc., a provider of automation components and integrated systems, launched a redesigned Web site at www.cmccontrols.com. According to the company, the new Web site includes better navigation and...

ACCA offers members Web site design service.(INTERNET News)
November 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has partnered with Market Hardware, a provider of custom Web site packages, to offer site design and hosting services to contractor members. "We have been looking for the right...

Emerson site available in Spanish.(INTERNET News)
November 1, 2005... ST. LOUIS -- Emerson Climate Technologies announced online product information is now available in Spanish. The Spanish module includes literature on all Copeland products, including compressors and condensing units. The catalog can be...

AMS Controls names vice president, adds engineers.(PEOPLE in the News)(appointment of Jared Ferraro, Jim Vines and Izzet Pembeci)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... AMS Controls announced three new appointments. The company named Jared Ferraro as vice president of development. Ferraro joins the company after five years with Pella Corp. in Pella, Iowa, where he led a continuous-improvement effort that...

BrassCraft.(PEOPLE in the News)(appointment of Peter Kattula, Simon Davis and George Werner )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... BrassCraft promoted Peter Kattula to vice president of supply chain and planning. He was previously the vice president of operational planning. He will also retain responsibility for his current operations strategy initiatives at BrassCraft. He...

Zentox.(PEOPLE in the News)(appointment of John Doto)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... John Doto has joined Zentox as a customer service manager. Zentox is an industrial water services company in Newport News, Va. In his position, Doto is responsible for servicing key accounts and assisting in the development of new accounts. He...

Meier Supply Co.(PEOPLE in the News)(apointment of Dale Kirchbaum, Tony Meier and Barry Kepner)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Meier Supply Co. announced two recent staff promotions. Dale Kirchbaum of the Meier Supply office in Binghamton, N.Y., is the new territory manager for that city as well as Elmira and Norwich, N.Y.; and Towanda, Pa. Tony Meier of Rochester,...

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.(PEOPLE in the News)
November 1, 2005... The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials hired Lynne Simnick as north regional manager. Simnick was previously employed by the International Plumbing Code Development Committee as a staff secretary. According to the...

Gene Darnell.(Obituaries)
November 1, 2005... Gene Darnell, founder of Custom Contracting in Cary, Ill., died Aug. 29, 2005, from an infection. He was 46. Mr. Darnell started his business, Custom Roofing and Sheet Metal Corp., in 1990. The business, which eventually became Custom...

Ulrich G. Marks.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
November 1, 2005... Ulrich G. Marks, 71, died Aug. 13, 2005, from kidney cancer. He was the co-founder of Marcres Manufacturing Inc. in Mount Prospect, Ill. Mr. Marks was an apprentice to a coppersmith and later a journeyman while in Berlin, Germany. He then came...

Design competition students deal with IAQ, other issues.(INDOOR Air Quality)
November 1, 2005... Participants in ASHRAE's 2005 Student Design Project Competition confronted several indoor environmental challenges, including adequate air quality. The yearly competition from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and...

Associations to reorganize.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Three trade associations serving professionals in the IAQ industry have announced plans to consolidate programs and operations, and combine memberships. A joint proposal for the move was written by the presidents and executive directors of...

Contractor investigates air around pools.(INDOOR Air Quality)
November 1, 2005... Air quality problems in many North American hotel and motel indoor pool areas are increasing at an alarming rate, according to John Mills of Concept Air Systems. Mills is a mechanical contractor for the Mississauga, Ontario-based company,...

Distributors compete in national Coleman contest.(WHOLESALER News)
November 1, 2005... NORMAN, Okla. -- Webb Distributors in Phoenix earned first-place honors in the Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning National Distributor Contest. The contest rewards distributors who execute the sales and marketing programs Coleman...

Meier Supply presents vendor, representative awards.(WHOLESALER News)
November 1, 2005... JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. -- Meier Supply Co. named NuCalgon as its Vendor of the Year and H.E. Myers Co. as its Representative of the Year. The awards were presented during the wholesaler's 15th annual customer golf tournament and dinner Aug. 26...

Machine tool consumption continues to climb.(WHOLESALER News)
November 1, 2005... July U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $250.11 million, according to the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association and the Association for Manufacturing Technology. While this total is down 4.1 percent from June, it is up 22.4...

Brauer Supply opens new branch.(WHOLESALER News)
November 1, 2005... ST. LOUIS -- Brauer Supply Co., a 124-year-old family-owned HVAC distributor, has opened its 11th branch office in Springfield, Ill. The 10,000-square-foot branch will feature an inventory of Heil heating and air-conditioning products,...

Community college updates look, adds metal panels.(ROOFING News)
November 1, 2005... SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Officials from San Jose City College, one of the oldest community colleges in the state, wanted to transform its image from a dated vocational school into a high-tech college campus for its current 10,000 students. The...

New roof gives winery a 'European' appearance.(ROOFING News)
November 1, 2005... Richard Childress, owner of a NASCAR team and the new Childress Vineyards, wanted his business to have the look and feel of an old European winery. The winery is located in North Carolina's Yadkin Valley, and is one of the largest wineries...

Roofing alliance elects new leaders.(ROOFING News)
November 1, 2005... ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The new steering committee for the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress was announced at the National Roofing Contractors Association's midyear meeting July 13-16 in Chicago. The new committee members for 2005-2006 are:...

Hospital prescribed Petersen roof.(ROOFING News)
November 1, 2005... COLUMBUS, Neb. -- The architects designing the new Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, Neb., prescribed 26,400 feet of Petersen Snap-Clad panels to complement the multicolored brick and concrete facade for this 150,000 square foot...

California.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The Los Angeles Angels honored sheet metal workers and contractors with an on-field presentation July 22 for their role in the reconstruction of the team's stadium and their work in Orange County communities. The Orange Empire chapter of the...

Florida.(REGIONAL News)(South Florida Air Conditioning Expo )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The South Florida Air Conditioning Expo was scheduled for Oct. 26 at the Signature Grand in Davie, Fla. The event was sponsored by the South Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association and focused on products and services for the...

Massachusetts.(REGIONAL News)(F.A. Williams Inc. receives Col. George D. Scott Award)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association presented the president of F.A. Williams Inc. in Belmont, Mass., with the Col. George D. Scott Award. The award, presented to Francis A. "Fran" Williams, recognizes PHCC members for...

Michigan.(REGIONAL News)
November 1, 2005... Detroit Radiant Products Co. in Warren, Mich., celebrated its 50th year. The company manufactures gas-fired infrared heating products, and its DR Series dates back to the 1950s. Detroit Radiant Products offers a full line of tube heaters for...

New York.(Air Conditioning Contractors of Greater New York)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The Air Conditioning Contractors of Greater New York was set to hold a roundtable discussion Sept. 8 called "The 'Value Chain' and How it Works." According to the chapter, the goal of the meeting was to demonstrate how beneficial relationships...

North Carolina.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A new 180,000-square-foot parts-distribution center was recently opened by Rheem's Air Conditioning Division in Randleman, N.C. The department was formerly located adjacent to the company's manufacturing center and head-quarters in Fort Smith,...

Pennsylvania.(Understanding the 2003 International Residential Code)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A class to help HVAC workers understand the mechanical aspects of the 2003 International Residential Code was scheduled to take place Nov. 1 in Pittsburgh. "Understanding the 2003 International Residential Code--Mechanical" is devoted to code...

Tennessee.(REGIONAL News)
November 1, 2005... The HVACR program at the Tennessee Technology Center in Memphis, Tenn., has been granted approval from HVAC Excellence. A five-year accreditation was awarded to the technology center after HVAC Excellence conducted an on-site evaluation. The...

Texas.(Plumbing ating ooling Contractors)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Nancy Jones, executive director of the PHCC Texas chapter was named 2005 Association Executives Council Spectrum Award winner. She was recognized during the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors' convention Sept. 7-10 in Orlando, Fla. Jones'...

Wisconsin.(Total Comfort of Wisconsin Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Pewaukee, Wis.-based Total Comfort of Wisconsin Inc. was recently honored by the Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Times as one of the area's top small companies. This award recognizes businesses in southeastern Wisconsin...

ASHRAE CD.(BOOKS, Software & Lit)
November 1, 2005... The ASHRAE "HandbookCD Plus 2002-2005" contains the society's four current technical volumes on a CD-ROM. The CD provides PDF files of chapters from 2005 Fundamentals, 2004 HVAC Systems and Equipment, 2003 HVAC Applications and 2002...

Boiler brochure.(BOOKS, Software & Lit)
November 1, 2005... A four-page, full-color brochure featuring the GX Series boiler is now available. The publication provides information concerning the boiler's benefits, design and performance features, along with color photographs, schematic illustrations and...

Insulation software.(BOOKS, Software & Lit)
November 1, 2005... An updated version of 3E Plus has been released. The software program helps to calculate the amount of insulation needed to use less energy, reduce air emissions and improve process efficiency. The program explains energy, environmental and...

Pocket guide.(BOOKS, Software & Lit)
November 1, 2005... Sullair Corp. released its "Guide to AirMetrix Products and Services," a 24-page pocket-sized guide that describes the seven AirMetrix "solutions." According to the company, AirMetrix helps to reduce energy costs and improve productivity by...

Portable cooling guide.(BOOKS, Software & Lit)
November 1, 2005... Spot Coolers has released a guide detailing its line of portable air conditioners, heat pumps and split systems. The company also offers portable low-temperature air-cooled systems, water-cooled systems and trailer-mounted air-conditioning...

Construction Standards.(Ductmate Industries Inc)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The newest edition of Ductmate's Construction Standards provides engineers and contractors with information for reducing the costs of designing and constructing rectangular, round and oval ductwork. The most recent release addresses duct wall...

Wall panel brochure.(Centria Architectural Systems)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... "Art Meets Science" is the name of a new brochure providing a portfolio of design elements and an updated presentation of the Formawall Dimension Series insulated metal wall panels from Centria. The new brochure gives owners, architects and...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... NOVEMBER 13-16 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new joint venture between the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, and the American Welding Society will bring the Fabtech International and...

Wholesalers & Mfr. Reps. Directory.
November 1, 2005... The following is a paid directory of distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers representatives, listed by state. To have your company included in this list, please call Sally Fraser at 248-244-6240. We urge our readers to contact these...

Storm chasing and the production schedule.(Editorial)
November 1, 2005... There are times when the production requirements of a monthly magazine make me miss my days as a newspaper reporter. It's nice to not have constant deadline pressure of a newspaper or a work schedule that often includes night city council...